From the legacy of excellence that was Back Channel Press, I have decided to carry
that tradition forward, just as John would have wanted me to. To those of you who
knew John Grossman, it will come as no surprise that some of his specialties will
have to be outsourced. The man was a wizard on the computer.

But some things never change. I know about that manuscript in your bottom drawer.
Time to get it out and get it published! In the digital age, it is easier and less
expensive than ever before. Perhaps you have been working on a family genealogy only
meant for your descendents, a local history that no national publisher would consider,
or a memoir meant to be treasured by family and friends. Or maybe you want to take
a crack at finding either an agent or a publisher and going for the big time.

Whatever your inspiration, you want the cleanest, most correct and the most compelling
version of your manuscript before you move forward. I do not take my job as editor
lightly. I consider it both a responsibility and a privilege to play a role ─ any
role ─ in taking you from that manuscript to a finished book. The relationship between
author and editor is an adventure I treasure.